The average train between Essen and Saxony takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Saxony. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Essen and Saxony. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:22 AM which arrives into Saxony at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Saxony. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Saxony station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Essen to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Saxony train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Saxony is 452.9 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 49m.
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